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State Rep. Kevin Mannix, a Salem Republican, is the latest lawmaker to file for reelection in 2026.

Mannix announced his reelection bid for House District 21 late last week, calling himself “Oregon’s most effective bipartisan lawmaker.” He represents north Salem and Keizer. This year, he championed a bill to ban nonconsensual distribution AI-generated intimate images, often called “revenge porn.” He’s also leading an effort to repeal Oregon’s estate tax.

So far, no Democrat has filed to run against him. One other Republican, Art Stevenson, has filed for the Republican nomination for the seat. Stevenson lists himself as a retired small business owner in his filing.

State Rep. Tom Andersen, a south Salem Democrat, has also filed for reelection in House District 19 – so far without a challenger.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest Salem news.

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Ina Van Lydegraf was born in Salem, and lived on Northeast Lancaster Road before it was paved. She celebrated her 101st birthday in September, sharing her thoughts on a century…

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Alejandra Marcos said she was fired from Salem’s Kettle chips plant after raising concerns about not having regular access to water and bathroom breaks.

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AROUND OREGON: The public has put an estimated $37 million into an industrial rail shipping center in Malheur County. A Missouri company is picking up the unfinished project for $10…

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A second-alarm fire at a West Salem apartment required over 30 firefighters and 16 units late Friday night. Residents got out of the building safely and no injuries have been…

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